SARANYA ELANGO (CA Finalist-G2 Cleared, B. Com)
Semi-Qualified Chartered Accountant
Phone – +971 568890757
Email – casaranya98@gmail.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saranya-elango-7767371a1/
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• Semi-Qualified Chartered Accountant with 5+ years of experience in statutory audits, domestic and international taxation, and financial reporting. Proven expertise in UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, coupled with exposure to multinational clients. Adept at using accounting software including Tally ERP 9, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, and Dynamics 365. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, streamline processes, and deliver actionable financial insights.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Statutory & Internal Audits
• Taxation (India & UAE)
• Financial Statement Preparation
• UAE VAT & Corporate Tax Filing
• Team Management & Client Coordination
• Accounting Software: Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Dynamics 365
WORK EXPERIENCE
Name of Firm : Ratheesh & Associates Tax Consultancy L.L.C, Ajman, UAE
Period : From July 2024 to Present
Position : Audit & Tax Associate
Responsibilities:
• Helping with the preparation and submission of VAT returns, VAT refunds, VAT registration, VAT deregistration, corporate tax registration, and other filings in compliance with the UAE regulations.
• Preparation of financial statements as per IFRS and conducting both internal and external Audits.
• Reviewing export and import documentation to facilitate the preparation of VAT filing returns.
Name of Firm : UHY James Chartered Accountants, Fujairah, UAE
Period : From January 2024 to July 2024 (6 months).
Position : Tax Associate
Responsibilities:
• Assisting in the preparation and filing of VAT (Value Added Tax) returns, VAT Refunds, VAT Registration, CT (Corporate Tax) Registration, VAT Deregistration and other tax filings required by UAE regulations.
• Ensuring compliance with UAE tax laws and regulations, including timely filing of returns and payments.
• Gathering financial information and documentation from clients or internal departments to support tax filings and compliance activities.
• Supporting senior associates and clients during tax audits by preparing necessary documentation, compiling data , and communicating with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
Period : From November 2021 to November 2023 (2 years)
Position : Freelance Accountant
Responsibilities:
• Prepared financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards for multiple mid-sized businesses.
• Conducted stock audits to verify inventory accuracy and reported discrepancies with actionable insights.
• Provided remote accounting services to two companies, managing end-to-end bookkeeping, reconciliations, and MIS reporting.
• Filed Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for individuals and firms, ensuring timely compliance and optimal tax planning.
• Handled monthly GST return filings (GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B), ensuring 100% accuracy and on-time submission.
• Prepared and filed Annual GST Returns (GSTR-9) and Reconciliation Statements (GSTR-9C), resolving mismatches and coordinating with clients for data validation.
Name of Firm : RRPM & Associates LLP, Chennai, India
Period : From August 2018 to August 2022 (3 years)
Position : Audit Assistant
Assignments Handled:
• Statutory Audits/Limited Review:
o Conducted diverse statutory audits and limited reviews for a spectrum of mid-sized companies, individuals and partnership firms.
• Taxation:
o Apex Transworld Pvt Ltd – Facilitated a refund of INR 1.7Million through diligent and strategic efforts.
• Other Assignment:
? Rendered Accounting/Support services to Ford Motor United States for a duration of four months.
? Developed a reconciliation report for a Brand specializing in online sales of leather bags, establishing seamless inventory management and optimizing cash flow across diverse e-commerce platforms.
? Delivered a range of support services to our client with branch operations spanning the Netherlands, Hong Kong, the UK, and the UAE.
? Spearheaded a team of 5 during the my article ship to meticulously craft comprehensive process audits for various departments at Sudha Hospital, one of the largest healthcare facilities in South India.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Year Course Institution / Board % of Marks
2014 SSC CBSE 94
2016 HSC CBSE 88
2016 CPT (1st attempt) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 63
2018 CA IPCC G1 Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 54
2019 CA IPCC G2 Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 55
2019 B. Com University of Madras 60
2023 CA FINAL G2 Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 57
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
o Certificate from CSC-Computer Software College on “Honors Diploma in Computer Application (HDCA)
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Secured 1st place at the state level twice in the National Math Olympiad and National Science Olympiad during school years.
• Scored permanent exemption in CA Final Paper - Strategic Financial Management with a score of 64%.
• Cleared Self-Paced Online Module (SPOM): Set A (Corporate and Economic Laws) with a score of 60%.